San Mateo County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Concussions and San Mateo County High School Sports:
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Findings and Recommendations 14 findings
F1
Concussions in high school athletics have potential serious negative health consequences, both short-term and long-term.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Concussion protocols describe what must happen following a suspected concussion and can ensure students complete the required legal and medical steps following an injury.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Each San Mateo County (SMC) high school district and unified school district is responsible for its own concussion protocol, and these vary from district to district and even school to school.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
By September 2020, the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE), with input from each high school district and unified school district, should establish a common “San Mateo County Concussion Protocol” that will: a. Identify the specific responsibilities of those involved who carry out the steps of the concussion protocol as well as the timing of those actions. b. Establish a county-wide database of concussions by sport - to include number of students by gender participating in each sport, frequency of head injuries, circumstances of head injuries (e.g., whether incurred at a formal game or at practice), timing, and completion of RTL/RTP steps. c. Make neurocognitive testing (NCT) an option, not a requirement. If a school or district does use NCT at baseline or after injury, it should be made clear which test is used, who administers the test, how the results are reported, and who interprets the results. d. Specify that at a minimum, football games and full-contact practices should be attended by certified athletic trainers (CATs). e. Establish a process for tracking compliance with the San Mateo County Concussion Protocol.
F4
Responses to the 2018-2019 Grand Jury survey show that existing concussion protocols are inadequate because of omissions and lack of clarity on what to do after a suspected concussion.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
None of the SMC current school district concussion protocols provided to the Grand Jury in response to its survey have a mechanism to track compliance. An estimate from Salary.com (https://www.salary.com/) is that a certified AT earns approximately $50,000/year. Generally, CATs cover all the athletic events at a high school and cannot be present at all events, thus requiring judgment to decide which events to cover as described in interviews. Grand Jury interviews.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Establish a process for tracking compliance with the San Mateo County Concussion Protocol. R2. Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, each high school district and unified school district should supply its statistics for the data base to the SMCOE annually. R3. By September 2021, the SMCOE should publish an annual summary of the database on its website (excluding personally identifiable information), so that parents, students, and educators can be better informed on concussion risks for high school students' sports of choice.· Attachments: Grand Jury Advanced Concussion Report __ J.5. Ap_p_ro_va_l o_f A_g_re_em_e_nt_ o_f R_ol_es and Responsibilities for Project SEARCH Speaker: ............................ Carolyn Schwartzbord_ ___ Recommended Motion: .............. .... .. ............................................................................................. .. Approve the Agreement of Roles and Responsibilities for Project SEARCH Project SEARCH between the San Mateo Union High School District, the San Mateo Medical Center and the Department of Rehabilitation, as contained in the attachment. .9~ick Summary / ~!?.~tract: ..... -- _______ ---............................................. ____ Project SEARCH established a partnership between the San Mateo Medical Center, the San Mateo Union High School District and the Department of Rehabilitation. These partners work together to create an internal training and employment program that meets the needs of the students, in their last year of high school (usually age 21 ), with significant disabilities. https://agendaonline.neUpublic/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypeID=1&IsArchived=True 4/16 12/5/2019 https://agendaonline.neUpublic/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True Students work as non-paid interns through three-to-six 10-week job rotations during their last academic school year. The program provides ongoing support to help the interns learn to successfully perform specific jobs which in turn give them very marketable skills. Nationwide, students graduating from this program go on to well-paying jobs with pensions, benefits and retirement plans at a high rate. (65-100%). Financial Impact: ------------- -------- ........................................................... ................... .. ________ _ Attachments: ............................................................................... Project SEARCH Agreement J.6. Accept the Report of Investments ____ ___ _Speaker: ................................ .. ....................................... Elizabeth McManus ____ ________ _ .. R ..... e ..... c .... o ..... m ...... mended M.. ..... o .... t ... i .. o ..... n ..... : .. --- ..................................................................................... Accept the Report of Investments as presented. Quick Summary / Abstract: ........................................................................................................- --------- SB 564 requires that the chief financial officer of each school agency provide regular reports to the superintendent, internal auditor, and the governing board for the two types of disclosure identified by Government Code Section 53646. IY.P-e One: This statute requires that, if a local agency has placed all its investments in the Local Agency Investment Fund or in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation-insured accounts in a bank or savings and loan association, in a county investment pool, or any combination of these, the chief financial officer need only supply the most recent statement or statements received by the local agency from these institutions. Type Two: If the local agency has investments other than those identified in Type One above, the report must include: The type of investment; issuer; date of maturity; par and dollar amount invested in all securities, investments and monies held by the local agency; and shall additionally include a description of any local agency's funds, investments, or programs that are under the management of contracted parties, including lending programs. A current market value and the source of this valuation as of the date of the report must also be included if the local agency has securities under the management of an outside party that is not also a local agency or the California Local Agency Investment Fund. As of June 30, 2019, all investments owned by the San Mateo Union High School District and shown in the attachment are "Type One" as defined by Government Code Section 53646. Attachments: San Mateo Countv Investment Pool Fund Reoort June 2019 Summary of Investment Accounts and Liabilities J.7. Declaration of and Authorization to Dispose of Surplus Property -~peaker: _________. .............................. __________ Elizabeth McManus _____ ____ _ Recommended Motion: ............................................. .................................................................... Declare the books as surplus and authorize the staff to dispose of them per Education Code Section 17546 (c). -~_u_ic_k_S_u_m_m_a_ry"""_/_A_b_st_r_a_ct_: ____________. ........................................................ _________ Aragon High School Textbook Surplus Title: Biotechnology: Science for the New Millennium (Textbook) Author: Ellyn Daugherty https://agendaonline.neUpublic/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True 5/16 12/5/2019 https://agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True ISBN:9780763833794 Copyright:2007 Reason: outdated and replaced by the 2017 edition Number of Copies: 174 Title: Biotechnology: Science for the New Millennium (Manuals in very bad condition) Author: Ellyn Daugherty ISBN:9780763833794 Copyright:2007 Reason: outdated and replaced by the 2017 edition Number of Copies: 206 Pertinent Education Code Sections Per the Education Code Section 17546, (c) if the Board, by a unanimous vote of those members present, finds that the property is of insufficient value to defray the costs of arranging a sale, the property may be donated to a charitable organization deemed appropriate by the board, or it may be disposed of in the local public dump on order of any employee of the district empowered for that purpose by the Board. ___ Attachments: --·················· ............. Aragon High School Textbook Surplus J.8. Acceptance of Gifts to the District Speaker: Elizabeth McManus ___ ________ _ Recommended Motion: --------·--- ........ ... ........... ............................ Accept the listed donations with thanks . .9 ~.~~.k Sum"!.~.ry I Abstr.~.~!: ....................................... --------'---...................... ________ The district received the following donations. Aragon High School Aragon School Climate (Stock Donation) Total $1,079.83 Burlingame High School Parents Group 1st Semester Donation for 8 Class Sections, PAWS/Explore Salaries, Tutoring, Webmaster PAWS/ Explore expenses, Robotics, Science Consumables, Student Planners, Panther Pal Program and Principal's Discretionary Totals $192,000.00 Capuchino High School Drama Class $100.00 Art Class $130.00 Video Production $140.00 Ceramics Class $185.00 Scholarship $2,000.00 Principal Grant & Focus Grant $4,500.00 https://agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypeID=1&IsArchived=True 6/16 12/5/2019 https://agendaonline.neUpublic/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True Total $7,055.00 Mills High School Mills Annual Fund Totals $693.90 Total Donations $200,828.73 ___ _ Attachments: ............................. Gifts to the District J.9. Approval to Award Contract for Aragon High School Elevator Canopy Project. .speaker: ---·--- ---.................................. _______________ Elizabeth McManus Reco - mm - en - ded M-ot-io-n:- - ---- .............. ............... It is recommended that the Board of Trustees award the proposal identified on the attachment, in the total amount of $51,872.00, with all costs to be charged to Fund 21- District Deferred Maintenance . .9 ~..i.~.k Summary_. . / Abstract: .........................................................................................................................- ------ Three proposals were received to install a canopy above the elevator. The proposals have been reviewed by the construction manager for validity and reasonableness. They have determined that Coulter Construction is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, meeting all requirements. Financial Impact: ___. ................................. ---·-------·------ The awarded bid for this project will be charged to Fund 21 District Deferred Maintenance. The impact to the individual project budget is the amount listed on the detailed list for that project; the costs have been included in the project budget. _____ _ Attachments: --- .......................................... AHL Born Structural Steel, Inc. Coulter Construction, Inc. Rodan Builders, Inc. J.10. Approval of DSA Inspection Services Proposal with DFE & Associates, Inc. for DSA Inspection Services on the New Peninsula High School (Continuation High School and Alternative High School, Project #0063) .~peaker: ___. ...................................... ___. ................................................................... ------ Elizabeth McManus Recommended Motion: ............................... ............................ ............................ .. .................... . It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the DSA Inspection Services Proposal with DFE & Associates, Inc. for the New Peninsula High School (Alternative High School, Project #0063). Quick .summary I Abstract: ........................................................... ___ The Peninsula High School project requires the services of a qualified DSA inspector. Staff is bringing forth a contract with DFE & Associates, Inc. for consideration. ___ Financial Impact: .............................. .. .......... Tfre .. $246':ooo~o'o~· fee·-fo-'r'-D-S_A_In _s_p_e-ct,_io_n_s_e_rv_i_ce_s_w_ouTd .. n.ot exceed. .. (.~ ·' ,;'i,..!•li•·i ~" 1,.:.:., 1,i,,.;i•I/ The DSA Inspection services fee is built into the project budget for the project. There is no overall change to the project budget. Attachments: DFE & Associates, Inc. J.11. Approval to Award Contract for Burlingame High School Press Box Project. https://agendaonline.neUpublic/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True 7/16 12/5/2019 https://agendaonline. net/public/Meeting.aspx? Agency ID =126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD= 1& lsArchived=True Speaker: ..... ---·----- -------·······································---- __E_li_za_b_et_h McManus ___ _ Recommended Motion: -- -- , --··············---- ---········. .................................................... ............................ It is recommended that the Board of Trustees award the proposal identified on the attachment, in the total amount of $226,050.00, with all costs to be charged to Fund 21- District Deferred Maintenance. Quick Summary I Abstract: ..........................................................· ----·.. ···························· ..................... On September 10, 2019 one proposal was received. The proposal has been reviewed by the construction manager for validity and reasonableness and have determined Southern Bleacher to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, meeting all requirements. Financial Impact: ............................ ____. ..................................................................... _____ The awarded bid for this project will be charged to Fund 21 District Deferred Maintenance. The impact to the individual project budget is the amount listed on the detailed list for that project; the costs have been included in the project budget. Attachments: --·······. . ··········· ........................................................................................................... . Southern Bleacher Company J.12. Approval of Change Orders for District Deferred Maintenance Projects Speaker: --=---------·····. ........................................................... ___, _ __ ----·························. .· ··------ Elizabeth McManus ___ _____ ______ Recommended Motion: .. ·----··································---·------ , Approve the change orders identified on the attachment, in the amount of $12, 116.92 with all costs to be credited to Fund 21 and authorize the Superintendent to sign said change orders . .9 ~.~~k Summary/ Abs!~~.!?.!: ____. . __· ··········································· ..· ·-- The attached detailed list of project change orders is recommended for the Board's approval. They have been reviewed by the District's construction manager and architect for validity and reasonableness. ________ _ ----------- Financial Impact: ............................................. ............................ Change orders for District Projects are charged to Fund 21. There is no impact to the individual project budget. Attachments: .............................. · ---------------·--··.. •········· .. ·······---- Chanae Order Aooroval Consolidated Partitions. Inc. -AHS Chanae Order 001 Consolidated Partitions, Inc. -HHS Change Order 001 J.13. Approval of Geotechnical Consulting Services Proposal with Cleary Consultants, Inc. for Geotechnical and Geohazard Services on the Capuchino High School and Mills High School Artificial Turf Replacements and Sports Field Complexes. Speaker:···············--------- Elizabeth McManus Recommended Motion: --- ----··································································· .. ········•·•··········· ............... It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Geotechnical Consulting Services proposal with Cleary Consultants for the Capuchino and Mills High Schools Artificial Turf Replacement and Sports Field Complexes Projects. Quick Summary / Abstract: ___ ----··.. · ·····························------ The Capuchino High School and Mills High School Athletic Complex projects require the services of a qualified geotechnical and geohazard consultant. We are bringing forward a contract with Cleary Consultants, Inc. for consideration . ..F inancial Impact: ----------------·····------ The fee for Geotechnical Consulting services are to be initial lump-sum services not to exceed $15,000.00 for Mills High School and $15,000.00 for Capuchino High School. https://agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyType1D=1&1sArchived=True 8/16 12/5/2019 https://agendaonline.neUpublic/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True Staff is asking board approval to issue the purchase orders to be amended later in order to get consulting services underway. The Geotechnical Consulting service fees are included in the project budgets. There is no financial impact. __ Attachments: ------- ............................ Clearv Consultants Inc.- Mills Hiah School Athletic Field Cleary Consultants lnc.-Capuchino High School Athletic Field J.14. Approval of In-Plant Inspection Services Proposal with Joseph Renda Construction Services, Inc. for In-Plant Inspection Services on the New Peninsula High School {Continuation High School/Alternative High School, Project #0063) ________ _ .speaker: ---·---·····. ........................ El_iza_be_th M cManus ____ _ _ __ Recommend..e.....d.... ...M.......o....t...i..o... n: .................................· ----·-------- It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the In-Plant Inspection Services Proposal with Joseph Renda Construction Services, Inc. for the New Peninsula High School (Construction/Alternative High School, Project #0063). Quick Summary / Abstract: ...................................................................................... ------ DSA requires required an on~site inspector supervise the construction of the modular buildings for the New Peninsula High School. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the proposal for In-Plant Inspection Services with Joseph Renda Construction Services, Inc. for the New Peninsula High School (Construction/Alternative High School). Financial. .. lmpact: ....................................................· -----........................................... The In-Plant Inspection services fee is a component of the project budget and there is no impact to the project budget. The consulting fee for In-Plant Inspection services will not exceed $38,750.00. __ _ Attachments: .......................... Joseph Renda Construction Services, Inc. K. REGULAR REPORTS K.1. Report of the Superintendent __ Minutes: ................... .. Superintendent Skelly reported there have been power outages in the Bay Area but there was not a power outage that affected any of the schools in the district of families. On Monday was PD day, this was a school based PD. Some of the classified staff attended the National Equity training while other staff attended CPR or other workshops. K.2. Report of the Student Board Member Minutes: Student Board Member Kaitlyn Duong reported on the shoe drive at Aragon High School. It is in collaboration with the Key Club, one of the largest student led service organizations. The Key Club, along with Aragon Students, are collaborating with the local organization called "My New Red Shoes." The students will be collecting clothing and shoes for the adolescence within the community to help support the students who are in need. Student Board Member Shelby Cherkas reported schools are having pride week celebrations. Aragon had a few events, tie dye, rainbow dress and a pride rally and pride game. She reported all the schools are getting ready for Homecoming. K.3. Report of the District Teachers' Association Representative ___ -Mi-nut-es-: ................................................... District Teachers' Association Representative, nothing to report K.4. Report of the San Mateo A_du_lt_ S_ch_oo_l T_ea_ch_e rs Association __ ____ -Min-ut-es:- ---- ---- .................................. ....................... ..................... .. San Mateo Adult School Teachers Association reported the union is planning to present the https://agendaonline.neUpublic/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True 9/16 12/5/2019 htlps://agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&lsArchived=True AFT proposal to open contract negotiations with the district. The Green Team led some of the Adult School students to help clean up the Bay front. The Adult School is working with the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability to certify some of the classrooms as a Green Star Classroom. Currently being offered to expand the path ways are four classes, the Professional Communication for Business and Beyond Certification course, Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program and the Modern Office Technology class. The Adult School has an articulation agreement with CSM where students are able to take six week courses and upon their completion and satisfactory grade they can earn 3 units toward college. Spanish Smart Business classes are being offered to help Spanish speaking students learn the fundamentals of starting a business. L. SPECIAL REPORTS AND APPEARANCES L.1. Potential Prop 39 Capital Facilities General Obligation Bond Speaker: ---·--- .................................. . Kevin Skelly/Elizabeth McManus ___ __ ___ ____ ·M··in··u-te-s-. : ... ....... ...................................................................................................... ............................................. ................... .. , ,.,., Deputy Superintendent of Business Elizabeth McManus, Todd Lee, Greystone Construction Management Firm and Gin Kim, Keygent, presented the Prop 39 Capital Facilities General Obligation Bond presentation. The Board of Trustees directed the Administration to move forward with $385 or $388 million for the bond. The board has asked for information on the assumption on the first year based upon a high AV growth and going forward. This information will be provided at a later board __me_et ing. _________ ___ Recommended Motion: ....................... .......................................................................................................................................................... For Information Quick Summary/ Abstract:...................... _________. ............................ ------.......................................... The Board of Trustees has been considering a Prop 39 bond measure to address facility needs for over a year. Staff will present an information item regarding a future bond. The capital projects have been categorized into four distinct areas: safety and security, academic improvement, technology and sustainability. The attached draft presentation materials incorporate a list of capital projects requested, project costs, bond sizes, and issuance timelines. At the end of the presentation, staff will answer any questions and seek board direction on next steps. ____ _ _____ Attachments: ....................................................... ............................................... .. Bond Information Presentation L.2. Approval of Selection of Consultants and Consultants Contracts .~peake~.: ............. __ _ __. .... ____. ........................................· ---·-----......................... ____ Kevin Skelly/Elizabeth McManus _____________ _ Minutes: ............................ .. .......................... The Board of Trustees moved to approve the selection of consultants, as presented by the Superintendent, with the motion by Vice-President Friedman, and seconded by Trustee Dwyer with a vote of 5 to 0. The contracts for the consultants will be brought back for approval at the next board meeting. Recommended Motion: --------·-- ............................................................................................ .......................... .. ....................... . Staff is requesting the Board of Trustees approve the recommended consultants for Legal Services, Public Relations and Real Estate Brokerage Services and the contracts for D & A Communications and DCG Strategies. The District has an approved contract with Lozano Smith. https://agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.aspx?A gencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypel 0=1 &lsArchived=True 10/16 12/5/2019 https://agendaonline.neUpubl_ic/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True .9~.).~k Summ~!:¥.. . /..~!?..~!r~.~~.:....................... ___ --··········. . ·················· .... ••··················· ..· ·----···----- A main goal for the 2019-20 fiscal year is the promotion of careful stewardship of the District's assets. The Board of Trustees has requested staff to transparently and responsibly manage the disposition of the Crestmoor property for its best use. To accomplish this, the District issued Requests for Qualifications/Proposals for legal services, real estate brokerage services and public relation and communication services. Responses were evaluated and qualified firms were interviewed. Several exemplary firms participated in the process and today we bring forward the committee's recommendation. Legal Services-Harold Freiman, Lozano Smith · Public Relations-D & A Communications Real Estate Brokerage Services-OGG Strategies L.3. Board Direction on Staff Housing .~.eeaker: ··--- Kevin Skelly/Elizabeth McManus Minu-tes-: ----- ------------·············································--------- The Board has agreed to move forward with the Education Workforce Housing and to explore all the opportunities and pursue more than one location for staff housing. The Board directed the Administration to look into Bridge Financing for staff housing and if it would be worth putting language in the bond for Bridge Financing. The Board stated the need for an outside communication consultant, as well as, a real estate broker to help with staff housing. Trustee Dwyer stated she does not want housing built on the Mills High School campus. Recommended Motion: ----······. . ···················································----------- For Discussion .9~ick Summary!...~.~~!.~~.~!: .................... -----.....................· -------------············.. ··············· On August 22, 2019 the Board approved the 2019-2020 District Goals. In that document the Board directed staff to: "Pursue feedback and direction from the Board of Trustees regarding ... building workforce (staff) housing. If approved, develop a process to receive community input and deploy a comprehensive communications campaign to ensure that stakeholders are informed of the District's progress. Staff requests direction from the board on this topic. L.4. Annual Update on Outcomes Measured in the District Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) __ Speaker: ---------·················. ....... Brian Simmons Minutes: --------·································. ...· ·----- Director of Curriculum and Assessment Brian Simmons, gave the Annual Update on Outcomes Measured in the District Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Recommended Motion: ·······················------ For Information .~uick Sum~.~.~.J. Abstract: .....................................................· --- The District will present the first of three annual updates on outcomes measured in the District Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). This presentation will involve key academic results (from Goal 2 of the District's LCAP) for all student subgroups across all school sites from the 2018-19 School Year. • C- (or better) Rates: https://agendaonline.neUpublic/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True 11/16 12/5/2019 https://agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True • Algebra 1 (9th Grade) - spring 2019 • English 1 (9th Grade) - spring 2019 • 10th Graders on Track (post-Summer School 2019) - 11 0+ Credits earned and a 2.0+ Grade Point Average • A-G completion among class of 2019 - The numbers and percentages of students who met the course requirements for eligibility for a UC/CSU • 11th Grade CA Assessment of Student Performance & Progress (CMSPP) scores in English and Mathematics - spring 2019 • AP/IB Course Enrollment among student groups Draft presentation materials are attached. Attachments: ----·····. .· --------- LCAP Goal 2 - Academic Achievement Update - DRAFT M. CONSTRUCTION M.1. Approve Amendment 1 to the Pre-Construction Services contract with Rodan Builders, Inc. for Pre-Construction Services for the New Peninsula Continuation/Alternative High School Project (Project) .Speaker: ___. .............................................................................................· ---················. .......... ------ Elizabeth McManus ___ _ -Re-c-om-m-e-n-de-d- M-o-tio-n-: ---·---····· ........................................... It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Amendment 1 to the Pre-Construction Services contract for the Project. Actions: ---- -----·······. .................................. Motion Vote: Yes Linda Lees Dwyer. It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Yes Marc Friedman. Amendment 1 to the Pre-Construction Services contract for Yes Robert Griffin. the Project. Yes Peter Hanley. Yes Greg Land. Passed with a motion by Marc Friedman and a second by Robert Griffin. Quick Summary.I.Abstract: .............................................................................................. ___ On March 7, 2019, the Board of Trustees authorized issuance of a Request for Qualification/Request for Proposals for Lease-Leaseback Construction Services for the Project. The Project includes pre-construction Increment 1 Site Development work, which consists of (i) the existing building and pavement will be removed; (ii) the Site will be cleared and grubbed; (iii) the soil will be processed per the advisement of the geotechnical engineer; (iv) site utilities, including storm drain, sanitary sewer, domestic water, fire suppression water and natural gas piping, will be installed; (v) site electrical and telecommunications infrastructure will be installed in underground conduits; and (vi) final grades will be established for building pads and site paving. On May 9, 2019, the Board awarded the Project to Rodan Builders as the "best-value" lease leaseback contractor. The demolition and abatement work are anticipated to start on October 14, 2019. Rodan has selected subcontractors, performed pre-construction services, and has provided the District with objectively verifiable information of its costs to perform the demolition and abatement services for the Project. It is anticipated that the California Department of General Services' Division of the State Architect will approve the plans and specifications for· the Project before December 31, 2019. In the interest of time, staff is requesting the Board of Trustees approve https://agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True 12/16 12/5/2019 https://agendaonline.neUpublic/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True the Amendment 1 authorizing the addition of demolition anq abatement services to the Pre Construction Services contract. Financial Impact: .. The funding sou.rce for the Project will be Fund 21 - Bu'ii'cfing Fund - Measure O .... o'nce the Board of Trustees approves the final GMP and issues a notice to proceed, there will not be any material changes to the budget. Amendment 1 will reallocate funds from the construction phase to the pre-construction phase in the amount of $219,694.57. _________ __ _ Attachments: ........................................................................... . Amendment No. Rodan Builders. Inc. C-2-Alternative Ed High School-Abatement & Demolition N. DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES N.1. Approval of Personnel Actions ___ ____ .speaker: ............................................................................................................................... ................................................... .............................. .. Kir_k B_la_ck ___ ____ _______ ___ _ _ Recommended Motion: ................... ...... ............................................. ..................................... Approve the attached personnel actions, including the addendum. ____________________ -Ac-tio-ns-: ------ .......................................... ........................... .. Motion Vote: Yes Linda Lees Dwyer. Approve the attached personnel actions, including the Yes Marc Friedman. addendum. Yes Robert Griffin. Yes Peter Hanley. Passed with a motion by Linda Lees Dwyer and a second Yes Greg Land. by Robert Griffin . .9 ~ .. ... ~~.~ ~.~.~.~.ary I Abstra~!: .................................. ____. ...................................................................................- -------- A list of personnel actions is contained in the a_tta_chm_en _t fo r the Board's consideration. Attachments: --- .............................................................. Personnel Actions Personnel Actions Addendum N.2. Presentation and Public Hearing Regarding the Contract Proposals for the 2019-2022 Successor Contract Negotiations Between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the San Mateo Union High School District ___ _ Speaker: ..... ............................................. .. ........................................................................................ Kirk Black ____ _______________ ..M -in-ut-es .... : ... .................. ----·----- ..................... . , The Presentation and Public Hearing Regarding the Contract Proposals for the 2019-2022 Successor Contract Negotiations Between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the San Mateo Union High School District was pulled from the agenda. _______ _ Recommended Motion: ...... ....................................................... .. .................... Conduct a public hearing on the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the San Mateo Union High School District's contract proposals regarding the 2019-2022 successor contract negotiations. Quick Summary I Abstract: The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the San Mateo Union High School District contract proposals regarding the 2019-2022 successor contract negotiations will be presented at the Board of Trustees meeting on October 10, 2019. This hearing is provided for the public to become informed and express itself regarding the proposals. Attac-hm-e-nts-: --- -------- --- ................................................................................................................................. ..................... .. https://agendaonline.neUpublic/Meeting.aspx?AgencylD=126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1&IsArchived=True 13/16 12/5/2019 https:1/agendaonline.net/public/Meeting.aspx?A gencylD= 126&MeetinglD=20229&AgencyTypelD=1 &lsArchived=True District AFT Contract Reopeners 2019-2022 N.3. Review, Discuss and Approve the Contract Proposals for the 2019-2022 Successor Contract Negotiations Between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the San Ma_te_o _Un_io_n _Hig_h S chool District Speaker: ---- ............................ __.:.. , Kirk Black __ _____ Minutes: --- ...................... ...................... ....................................... . The Review, Discuss and Approve the Contract Proposals for the 2019-2022 Successor Contract Negotiations Between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the San __ __ _ Mateo Union High School District was pulled from the agenda. Recommended Motion: .................................. Review, discuss and approve the contract proposals for the 2019-2022 successor contract negotiations between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the San Mateo Union High School District, as contained in the attachment. .Quick Summary/ Abstract: ................................................- - ___. .......................................................... ________ The District requests the Board of Trustees review, discuss and approve the contract proposals for the 2019-2022 successor contract negotiations between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the San Mateo Union High School District, as contained in the attachment. Attachments: District AFT Contract Reopeners 2019-2022
F6
The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) currently has no role in writing or implementing concussion protocols.
No recommendations for this finding
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The SMCOE has expressed in their Strategic Plan,84 and in their “Safe and Supportive Schools” programs, the vision that the SMCOE could encompass a leadership position in areas broader than traditional classroom activities. One area where the SMCOE could assume a leadership position is in raising the level of concussion care in the County high schools.
No recommendations for this finding
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ConcussionSmartMarin (CSM) provides a regional example of a concussion protocol that includes detailed steps to be followed when a possible concussion injury is observed and provides a process for collecting county-wide concussion data.
No recommendations for this finding
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Neurocognitive testing (NCT) may contribute to the diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury, but multiple complexities compromise its use in practice, either at baseline or after head injury. If NCT is used as part of a concussion protocol, clear guidelines should be written to describe how tests are interpreted and who should interpret them, which does not appear to be the case in the districts that use them.
No recommendations for this finding
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The availability of county-wide data on concussions summarized across sports and across high school districts can lead to more informed individual decisions by students and parents on concussion risks and allow for tracking of whether changes in sporting rules or concussion assessment practices decrease concussion risks over time.
Related Recommendations (1)
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By September 2021, the SMCOE should publish an annual summary of the database on its website (excluding personally identifiable information), so that parents, students, and educators can be better informed on concussion risks for high school students’ sports of choice.
F11
There is no county-wide database across all districts of SMC that tracks the frequency and circumstances of concussion data in high school sports.
Related Recommendations (2)
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By September 2020, the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE), with input from each high school district and unified school district, should establish a common “San Mateo County Concussion Protocol” that will: a. Identify the specific responsibilities of those involved who carry out the steps of the concussion protocol as well as the timing of those actions. b. Establish a county-wide database of concussions by sport - to include number of students by gender participating in each sport, frequency of head injuries, circumstances of head injuries (e.g., whether incurred at a formal game or at practice), timing, and completion of RTL/RTP steps. c. Make neurocognitive testing (NCT) an option, not a requirement. If a school or district does use NCT at baseline or after injury, it should be made clear which test is used, who administers the test, how the results are reported, and who interprets the results. d. Specify that at a minimum, football games and full-contact practices should be attended by certified athletic trainers (CATs). e. Establish a process for tracking compliance with the San Mateo County Concussion Protocol.
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Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, each high school district and unified school district should supply its statistics for the database to the SMCOE annually.
F12
Certified athletic trainers (CATs) are trained in all aspects of carrying out concussion protocols. Their availability or presence on the field at the time of a concussion event is a valuable resource to decrease the consequences of concussions.
Related Recommendations (1)
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Specify that at a minimum, football games and full-contact practices should be attended by certified athletic trainers (CATs).
F13
Three SMC high school districts do not provide athletic trainers: Jefferson Union, South San Francisco Unified, and La Honda-Pescadero Unified. Jefferson Union and South San Francisco Unified have active football programs.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Specify that at a minimum, football games and full-contact practices should be attended by certified athletic trainers (CATs).
F14
No standard definition of high-risk sports exists throughout the United States; the definition remains a judgment call by parents, educators, and physicians. Tables 1 and 2 show that for Michigan high schools, football clearly stands out as having more head injuries. Supra, Note 67.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R0DIVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES 0.1. Approve Changes in District Graduation Requirements Motion Passed: Approve the five credit Ethnic Studies Course as a high school graduation requirement for all SMUHSD students .. This course will replace the current five-credit Contemporary World Studies (CWS) graduation requirement the Class of 2024. The board approved the pilot of the Ethnic Studies course in the spring of
Conclusions 1
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CL1 Page 13This Grand Jury has re-evaluated the findings from the 2014-2015 Grand Jury report. As mentioned above, current science states that NCT can be helpful in the diagnosis of concussions, but the current standards of care do not recommend the routine use of these tests at baseline or after head injury, and complexities in the execution and interpretation of these tests make their use difficult.79 In addition, the concerns of the school districts about costs of these tests make clear that part of the reason for not doing the tests is cost.80 Therefore the Grand Jury no longer recommends the use of NCT as a standard part of a concussion protocol.81 The Grand Jury determined that current practices to protect against concussion risks in San Mateo County high schools remain highly variable from school to school and district to district. 76 Responses from survey. 77 Communication with Sequoia Union. 78 Responses from survey. 79 Supra, Note 34. 80 Supra, Note 31. 81 A concussion specialist interviewed by the Grand Jury and the current Marin County concussion protocol agreed with this conclusion. 2018-2019 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury 13 Moreover, the protocols are inadequate as can be seen in comparison to ConcussionSmartMarin’s more complete and well-defined protocol (Appendix B). To bring all of the high schools up to a consistent high standard, the Grand Jury recommends that a common San Mateo County concussion protocol be adopted by all of the County high school districts. This San Mateo County concussion protocol needs to specify a process of concussion data collection for all high school sports. The data collected should also include district-wide information such as the number of participants in each sport, as well as information about each head injury event. For example, the ConcussionSmartMarin data elements are shown in Appendix B. All of these processes to collect data need safeguards to protect the privacy of the individuals involved. Because the number of events from individual schools and individual districts is generally small, these data need to be collected centrally as recommended by the previous Grand Jury report. A summary report needs to be made public annually to inform and educate the public. Reviewing the standards of care for athletic trainers, the Grand Jury still agrees strongly that certified athletic trainers (CATs) are useful to help decrease the risks following mTBI. Nevertheless, the Grand Jury recognizes that cost may be a factor.82 From discussions with PAL and CATs, various strategies could be used to mitigate the expense of a CAT, such as using visiting team CATs or seeking part-time CATs supported by local health organizations.83
No Responses Found 1
Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.